MSc Occupational Psychology

Sheffield University Management School, Faculty of Social Sciences

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I was attracted by the small class sizes and combination of the interactive teaching programme and research project within an organisation to provide real-world work experience.

Jessica Pickard, MSc Occupational Psychology

About the course

September 2018 start

Course description

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

This course can involve a research project in a real-world organisation, which will demand effective communication, negotiation and project management skills.

Recent research projects include a performance management project for a large organisation, working with a company in the insurance sector on change management, and a review of a law firm’s reward system.

If you’re already eligible for the British Psychological Society’s (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, you can study for this MSc. The degree is recognised by the BPS. It helps you on your way towards chartered psychologist status.

If you’re not eligible for BPS membership, you can take the MSc Work Psychology. This degree is not recognised by the BPS but it will help you develop the skills you need for research and practice as an occupational psychologist.

Core modules

Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

Applying Psychology to Work and Organisations

Leadership, Engagement and Motivation

Learning, Training and Development

Research Methods for Occupational Psychologists

Selection and Psychological Testing in Organisations

Statistical Methods for Occupational Psychologists

Wellbeing and Work

Dissertation

Teaching

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

Written work, examinations and research dissertation.

Course duration

1 year full-time

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree in psychology or a related discipline.

You should also be eligible for the BPS’s Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. If you’re not eligible, you can apply for the MSc Work Psychology.

English language requirements

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.